The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: replacing leather seats.... (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E46) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by reubencahn on March 05, 2001 at 12:09:14:

In Reply to: replacing leather seats.... posted by something or rather on March 04, 2001 at 23:53:47:


Hi all,
Hi there,

After reading the archives about leather seats, I'm wondering if it was possible to refit them with new leather when they are worn out. IMHO, I don't think it's possible to keep them aesthetically attractive after a couple of years. Mime have been showing some wrinkles and they are only 7months old... i.e., what do you guys think about treating the leather on the seats as something like performance tires... you _just_ have to replace them every now and then.... and is that economically viable??


My wife once worked in a shop that did custom upholstery on very expensive cars. I remember that jobs could run to $5k and up but Iwould imagine if you just want the two front seats done and don't want to use the hide of an endangered animal, it could be done relatively cheaply. Think of recovering a leather sofa.

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E46) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.